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What's it about?

This program helps southeast Kansas facilities identify and research opportunities to reduce waste generation, water use, and associated material/disposal costs.

The goals of the program include:

  • On-site technical assistance visits
  • Answer waste and water-reduction related questions (phone/email)
  • Form an ongoing pollution prevention-focused network/partnership for southeast Kansas

Watch the webinar Pollution Prevention Opportunities at Your Facility to learn more. [View webinar]

  • Download a PDF version of the presentation
  • View an archived version of the presentation below

 

 

Who can participate?

Facilities (industries, institutions, municipalities) located in one of the 15 counties in southeast corner of Kansas are eligible to participate in the Greening Southeast Kansas Initiative.  (City population must be less than 10,000)

Eligible counties: Anderson, Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson. 

 

How do I sign up?

You can sign up by contacting Ryan Hamel through email or by phone (800-578-8898 or directly at 913-715-7018).  If your facility would like to participate, please fill out the following form using your preferred format:

 

Who do I contact for more information?

Ryan Hamel is the contact person for questions/comments related to this program.  You can contact him by email, at 800-578-8898, or directly at 913-715-7018.

 

This initiative is paid for through a USDA Solid Waste Management grant and provides environmental assistance to rural areas, helping identify methods of reducing waste generation and water use. Efficient use of materials is good for the environment, saves money, and can extend local landfill life.

Page last modified by Administrator on December 28th, 2011.